Chicago History Museum

The Chicago History Museum (CHM) will develop and implement a landmark exhibition-Fire 150-and related programming to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire's 150th anniversary to connect visitors and program participants to the history and relevance of this event. This project will use historical inquiry to inspire civic and social-emotional learning among youth, as well as build CHM's capacity to serve family audiences and foster intergenerational engagement around historical content that is intellectually and emotionally resonant. CHM will bring this history to neighborhoods all over the city through partnerships with the Chicago Public Library, Chicago Public Schools, the Chicago Avenue Pumping Station, and Lookingglass Theatre.